Minister of Offence
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Why does it matter if RNH plays in junior for 2 more years?
Are the Oil trying to win the cup in 2012 or 2013? No, they aren't.
But yes, I know they want size down the middle...but that doesn't mean you should pass on someone who could be more dynamic.
They might be more tempted to continue to take players that can be inserted immediately. I'm not saying they will...but NHL readiness is valuable when you're picking that high, especially when he fits the desired big center the Oilers may be looking for. The fact that he plays junior in Alberta is sort of a consolation for the "selling of hope" as fans can see him in Red Deer and all over western Canada while he stars at the WJC in Alberta.
I could see the Oilers drafting 1st anyways. I hope, at least.